What is a scientific theory? The sentences above help to describe a scientific theory. One sentence is not quite accurate though. Choose the sentence that needs to be modified and make the necessary modification so it may be
included in the description of a theory.
A)
D. A scientific theory has a simple basis: an experiment done to test a
hypothesis.
B)
C. Theories are descriptions, often mathematical descriptions of natural
phenomenon;
A. A scientific theory is based on a scientific investigation that supports a
hypothesis.
D)
B. When new information does not support a scientific theory, the theory
may be revised or sometimes rejected.